Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea Purple Beech

Transform your landscape with the dramatic, rich colors of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Purple Beech or Copper Beech. Renowned for its stunning deep-purple to copper-red foliage, this majestic broadleaf deciduous tree serves as a showstopping focal point…

Transform your landscape with the dramatic, rich colors of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Purple Beech or Copper Beech. Renowned for its stunning deep-purple to copper-red foliage, this majestic broadleaf deciduous tree serves as a showstopping focal point in large gardens or an elegant, dense hedge for privacy.

Key Features

🍃 Striking Color: Glossy, dark purple leaves in spring and summer that transition to a brilliant copper-gold in autumn.
🌳 Versatile Landscaping: Functions beautifully as a large shade-giving specimen tree or trimmed into a formal privacy screen.
🛡️ Winter Interest: Retains crisp, copper-colored leaves through much of the winter (marcescence) when pruned as a hedge.
🦋 Wildlife Friendly: Provides vital shelter and nesting space for birds and beneficial pollinators.

Care & Growing Specifications

Feature	Requirement
Sunlight	Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun yields the deepest purple color)
Watering	Moderate; keep soil moist until established, then drought-tolerant
Soil Type	Well-draining, fertile soil (Loam, Chalk, Sand, or Clay)
Hardiness	Zones 4–7
Growth Rate	Medium (~12 to 24 inches per year)
Mature Size	50–80 ft tall (Tree) / Easily maintained at 4–10 ft (Hedge)

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Size	In stock	Wholesale Price
200mm	In stock	$39.89
300mm	In stock	$119.69
400mm	In stock	$299.59
500mm	In stock	$568.39
100LTR	In stock	$718.19
200LTR	In stock	$1,795.49
300LTR	In stock	$1,436.39

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